Opinion

These are some of the best cooks who ever stirred the pots. They were the school lunchroom ladies when the cafeteria was located in the pines next to the two-story Andrews Elementary School. Shown are (front row from left) Lucille Kilpatrick, Blanche Wyke, Winnie Jones, (back) Ethel Hall, Annie Rogers, Edna Trull and Ruth Palmer.

These are some of the best cooks who ever stirred the pots. They were the school lunchroom ladies when the cafeteria was located in the pines next to the two-story Andrews Elementary School. Shown are (front row from left) Lucille Kilpatrick, Blanche Wyke, Winnie Jones, (back) Ethel Hall, Annie Rogers, Edna Trull and Ruth Palmer.

Lunchroom ladies fed bunches

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Thursday, May 30, 2024
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Murphy First Friday inspires

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Body The Blue Ridge Mountains framing the confluence valley of the Hiwassee and Valley River beneath the May 3 stormy sky was poetry for the Murphy First Friday Art Walk attendees: the air we breathed,

Never saw my uncle again

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Body As Memorial Day approaches, I think of the “Greatest Generation” and am reminded of a poem written by my mother-in-law, Doris Chambers of Ogreeta, when she was 14 years old. The subject of her
Polly Cooper volunteered to journey to Valley Forge to help U.S. soldiers.

Polly Cooper volunteered to journey to Valley Forge to help U.S. soldiers.

Cooper helped Washington’s army live during war

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Body This vignette is an educational moment in American history. It is about those who made a difference during the Revolutionary War era and how they served our country.

Your Views

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Body Seek peace in this world The following was sent to Publisher David Brown.